Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 5:56 pm (6.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 56m at 3:31 pm (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Aug 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:197.25:206.99:10-0.99:265.85:468:49Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:077.35:547.39:53-1.510:155.75:478:48Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:597.46:277.710:37-2.011:025.55:488:46Full Moon3Thu
4Fri3:557.57:007.911:21-2.211:505.15:508:45Full Moon4Fri
5Sat4:537.47:348.012:07-2.15:518:43Full Moon5Sat
6Sun5:527.28:088.112:424.612:52-1.65:528:42Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:546.88:438.11:383.91:39-0.85:548:40Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:006.39:188.02:373.22:260.35:558:38Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:145.79:557.93:382.43:161.55:578:37Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:455.310:347.74:411.64:092.85:588:35Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:415.45:440.95:124.05:598:33Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:255.96:470.36:304.96:018:32Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:406.67:46-0.17:595.46:028:30Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:496.94:357.18:39-0.49:195.56:038:28Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:426.75:187.59:27-0.610:195.46:058:26Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:376.65:567.610:09-0.611:005.26:068:25Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:296.66:287.610:48-0.611:355.06:088:23New Moon17Thu
18Fri4:176.56:567.511:25-0.46:098:21New Moon18Fri
19Sat5:026.57:207.412:084.712:01-0.16:108:19New Moon19Sat
20Sun5:466.47:407.412:424.312:360.26:128:17New Moon20Sun
21Mon6:326.38:007.31:193.91:120.86:138:15Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:196.08:237.31:583.41:481.46:158:13Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:115.88:507.22:382.92:252.16:168:11Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:095.59:197.03:212.43:032.96:178:10Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:185.39:516.94:072.03:463.86:198:08First Quarter25Fri
26Sat11:515.310:276.74:551.54:384.66:208:06First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:575.75:491.05:515.26:228:04First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:146.26:450.47:155.56:238:02First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:026.77:42-0.18:245.66:258:00Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:526.74:397.18:37-0.69:175.46:267:58Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:546.95:117.49:27-1.110:025.06:277:56Waxing Gibbous31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449798)

Common Questions About Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA today?

Slack tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is approximately 4:43 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Orcas, Orcas Island, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide predictions for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide data for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9449798. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9449798.

What is the moon phase in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is Third Quarter (31% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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